Client Care Promise
What is it going to cost? How long it is going to take? What documentation is needed? What are you likely to gain from settling or going to a full Court hearing? You don’t need to get caught up in industry jargon and confusing legal terms - simple and concise is often better – even in the legal world. Our service approach is to keep you informed, to speak plainly and get-to-the-point quickly, allowing you to be in control of your legal decisions.
View our Terms of Conduct and Client Care
Terms of Engagement
We act for a wide range of clients, both individuals and businesses, throughout New Zealand. We assist our clients to achieve success and to avoid the pitfalls and potholes in their personal and business lives. We take pride in our work and attached is our standard terms of engagement and what you can expect from us. You will also receive a personalised terms of engagement at the start of each piece of work we do for you. That may provide for further terms which have been agreed between us.
Legal Aid
We understand that not all families can afford to pay legal fees and so we are committed to providing Legal Aid to those clients who qualify. For further information on Legal Aid please click on the link to the Legal Services Agency website.
If you would like an initial indication if you are entitled to a grant of Legal Aid you can use the calculator on the Legal Services Agency website or you can ask us at your first appointment.
Request Appointment
If you would like an appointment with any of our experts you are able to email them directly by clicking on their email address under their photos on Our Team page. Alternatively, if you are not sure who is the best person to assist you please email us on This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or complete the enquiry form on Our Contact page.
Employment Opportunities
LEGAL SECRETARY
This is the perfect job for an experienced and savvy legal secretary who likes a bit of variety in her work.
Providing secretarial and administrative support throughout our tightly knit firm, you will be exposed to a varied work load which will make your working day challenging and interesting. This role will see you working closely within all practice areas including Litigation, Commercial, Immigration and Property.
In return for your excellent communication and technical skills, coupled with previous legal secretarial experience in the Litigation and/or Commercial areas, you will be rewarded with access to different roles within a supportive and collegiate environment. We know you will truly enjoy working at this highly regarded firm.
Some of your normal duties will include:
- Digital dictation, formatting letters and court documents
- Court filing and diary management
- Billing and File management
- General administration duties
The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2 years experience within a similar role supporting at partner level. You will demonstrate excellent organisational, administration and time management skills, be professional and a self-starter who is eager to sustain a career within the legal industry. Additionally, being passionate about your work and having a great sense of humour are fundamental to your becoming an integral team member.
If you believe that you are the right person for our close-knit team then email your CV to
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or post to PO Box 795, Christchurch, Attention Lisa Donnelly by 27 January 2012.
